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Christopher Wheelock
Staff Writer
A long-time journalist, Christopher got his start with Armed Forces Radio & Television after college. Seventeen years at CNN International brought exposure to major national and international stories from 9/11 and wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to natural disasters like the 2004 Asia tsunami and earthquake. Christopher's local news experience includes stops in Colorado, Florida, Georgia and Tennessee. His print and digital experience includes business writing and photography in Michigan. Business has always held a special place in his heart, as a former business owner and senior writer for one of CNNI’s top business anchors. He's proudly married to a Michigander, loves cooking, anything outdoors and two fat strays. He is excited to make Maine his new home.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
New Ventures Maine to offer online website development course for small businesses
New Ventures Maine is offering an online, on-demand course, Grow Your Business Online, designed to provide small business owners with the tools, skills and mentorship to build a successful digital presence. This course is offered at no charge to participants and is made possible through Empower by GoDaddy in partnership with New Ventures Maine. Grow […]
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business
Working: Paul Rowland says ‘don’t call me a shoemaker’
Cobbler or anthropologist? A visit to Paul’s Shoe Repair is a conversation to remember.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
UX designer Yany Avelar joins Rinck Advertising
LEWISTON — Rinck Advertising is pleased to announce the addition of Yany Avelar, UX/UI designer. Avelar brings a wealth of design, user research, and programming experience to Rinck, having previously worked for creative agencies, editorial companies, and as a freelance designer. Before coming to Rinck, Avelar served as lead multimedia designer at 605 Creative Co. and […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine
FAME to offer second cycle of Thrive Maine loans
Total of $29 million in forgivable small-business loans ranging from $10K to $500K will be available.
Posted inBusiness, Giving Back
Subaru donates $50K to United Way of Androscoggin County
AUBURN — Evergreen Subaru and Subaru of America donated a collective $50,000 to United Way following the Subaru Share the Love campaign this past year. “We were so excited to be named the local charity for the Share the Love Program,” said Joleen Bedard, executive director of United Way of Androscoggin County. “United Way of […]
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston, Auburn city councils to consider changes to airport board
The councils will meet Monday to discuss a proposal to downsize the airport’s board of directors.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Noblin named president of Western Maine Health
NORWAY — Jeff Noblin, an experienced health care leader with more than 20 years in hospital and ambulatory leadership positions, has been selected as president of Western Maine Health/Stephens Memorial Hospital. Noblin, who most recently served as the chief executive officer of Pleasant Valley Hospital in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, replaces Andrea Patstone, who was […]
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
LA Metro Chamber Top Gun contest draws competitive field
Nurses, a commercial fishing captain and a serial entrepreneur were among the competitors vying for chance to win $25,000.
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Androscoggin Bank appoints 5 new corporators
LEWISTON — Androscoggin Bank announces five new corporators were appointed at its 2023 annual meeting. They are Ray DeBlois, Adilah Muhammad, Sharon Reishus, Josh Soley and John Wipfler. As active leaders in their communities and areas of expertise, they bring valuable perspectives to the bank’s economic and community initiatives. “We are excited to welcome such […]